Before committing to a resolution to lose weight, reevaluate your mindset and motivations. Give your body grace after a year of coping with isolation and a pandemic.
As I step into the role of editor-in-chief, I am a bundle of nerves and excitement as I plan for the future with a dedicated, talented team alongside me. Throughout the next year, I promise we will continue to report and continue the conversation on mental health our staff started this past semester.
Graduate Allison Dunavant speaks on her experience filing a lawsuit against the University of South Carolina and professor of studio art David Voros. Dunavant writes the problem is bigger than her, and USC's policies are harming students.
Wednesday's insurrection in Washington, D.C. was a clear example of fascist political violence. The movement it represents is not new, and institutions such as the government and police will not stop it.
The actions of pro-Trump protesters in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, including the storming of the U.S. Capitol building, fundamentally contradict conservative values and beliefs.
No breaks this semester is becoming draining on students' mental health. Students need to have breaks within the semester in order to refresh.
The school's decision to cancel spring break was a smart approach as it will curb the spread of COVID-19 on campus and in the Columbia community. While more wellness days should be implemented, this decision will be beneficial in the long-run since past student behavior can be viewed as reckless.
With some necessary precautions, dating can be a precious source of social support during the pandemic.
Literacy rates among kids in South Carolina are very low. Everyone should help kids in the community by volunteering or donating books.
Student should focus on personal relationships during time in college.
Twitter and Facebook's attempts at suppressing the New York Post's article about Hunter Biden set a dangerous precedent for Big Tech's role in our media and politics. These companies already have a huge amount of power over the news we see, so we need to think twice before giving them even more.
We shouldn't strive for the ideal Thanksgiving, but instead be authentic about our flaws and thankful for our blessings.
Politics play a role in the family dynamic. It's important to understand your family members' opinions.
Climate change continues to be a pressing issue, especially for South Carolinians.
After shocking South Carolina in 2018 with his upset win in the 1st Congressional District, Joe Cunningham lost his reelection bid in 2020. This loss shows why Democrats can't win by being as moderate as possible.
USCPD should make more liberal use of its Carolina Alert system following a misstep after an Oct. 4 murder one block from USC's campus.
Democrats should not complain about Trump's desire to investigate the results of the election and call for recounts in key states, especially because of the reaction to the 2016 election. Many really never accepted those results, and the uncertainty and unprecedented nature of this election with mail-in voting and COVID-19, Trump has every right to call for investigations.
